A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 973682 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 973741 epoch_slot_no: 1741 block_no: 973635 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1550 time: 2018-05-07 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x237d9430315b2c7da336567d6b06d8c2de138015488de14c8fd9a67a883beb9dBlock Operator
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